Moose Jaw Families for Change (MJFFC), which operates the Kinsmen Inclusion Centre, Kinsmen Café, and the Kinsmen Inclusion Gardens, sold Bubly at a Smile Stand on August 24 to raise money for Autism Speaks Canada.
“We had a great success, with a really good turnout,” said Mariah Horsnall, program co-ordinator at MJFCC. “We had lots of folks stopping in to support us, and lots of donations to the Bubly stand. Many people bought a Bubly and then left the change as well.”
Autism Speaks Canada (ASC) is an advocacy organization with the mission to increase acceptance and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They also fund research, advocate for better childhood screening and intervention, support adults with ASD, and ensure access to reliable information and services.
Horsnall said the Kinsmen Inclusion Centre participants ran the stand on their own, from decorations to set-up, handling the money they received, taking customer orders, and taking down the stand. They are looking forward to continuing the annual event and are already discussing plans for next year.
“I really want to thank the community for always supporting Moose Jaw Families for Change on whatever adventure we happen to be pursuing,” Horsnall laughed. “We have great community support.”
